No. 12,400 in German
volksinitiativen
"Volksinitiativen" refers to "citizens' initiatives," a process where the populace can propose legislation or policy changes through petitions or referendums.
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Volksinitiativen sind ein wichtiges Werkzeug der direkten Demokratie in der Schweiz.
Citizens' initiatives are an important tool of direct democracy in Switzerland.
Here, 'Volksinitiativen' is used to denote the concept of legislative proposals brought forth by the populace.
In Deutschland werden Volksinitiativen auf Länderebene unterschiedlich behandelt.
In Germany, citizens' initiatives are treated differently at the state level.
In this context, 'Volksinitiativen' refers to regional efforts by the public to propose legislation or policy changes.
Die Erfolgschancen von Volksinitiativen hängen oft von der Unterstützung durch die Medien ab.
The success chances of citizens' initiatives often depend on media support.
Here, 'Volksinitiativen' is used in plural, referencing various initiatives or movements aiming to influence political decision-making.
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